Michael Carey (Maine)
Michael E. Carey is a former Democratic member of the Maine House of Representatives, representing District 72 from 2008 to 2014.
Biography
Carey earned his B.A. in history from Dartmouth College.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Carey served on the following committees:
| Maine committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Elections, Chair |
| • Appropriations and Financial Affairs |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Carey served on the following committees:
| Maine committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Veterans and Legal Affairs |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Carey served on the following committees:
| Maine committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Elections, Chair |
| • Legal and Veterans Affairs |
| • Select Committee on Maine's Energy Future |
| • Transportation |
Elections
2012
Carey won re-election in the 2012 election for Maine House of Representatives District 72. Carey ran unopposed in the June 12 Democratic primary and defeated Michael Marcotte (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Michael Carey Incumbent |
62.4% | 1,528 | |
| Republican | Michael Marcotte | 37.6% | 920 | |
| Total Votes | 2,448 | |||
2010
Carey's opponent in the November 2 general election was Republican candidate Marcus Welch. According to unofficial results, Carey defeated Welch in the November 2 general election.[3]
| Maine House of Representatives General Election, District 72 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Michael Carey (D)
|
1,079 | 56% | ||
| Marcus Welch (R) | 703 | 36% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Michael Carey ran for District 72 of the Maine House of Representatives, beating James Siglow, Jr..[4]
Michael Carey raised $50 for his campaign.[5]
| Maine House of Representatives, District 72 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Michael Carey (D)
|
2,031 | |||
| James Siglow, Jr. (R) | 631 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Carey is a member of the Androscoggin Habitat for Humanity Board, and Chair of the Task Force Considering Redevelopment Options for Bates Mill Building Number 5, City of Lewiston.[6]
Recent news
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See also
- Maine State Legislature
- Maine House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Joint Committees
- Maine state legislative districts
External links
- Maine House of Representatives - Rep. Michael Carey
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008
Footnotes
- ↑ Maine Secretary of State, "2012 Candidate List," accessed May 14, 2012
- ↑ Maine Secretary of State, "Tabulations for Elections held in 2012," accessed March 19, 2014
- ↑ Maine Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions, "Official 2010 Election Results," accessed February 18, 2014
- ↑ Maine Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions, "Tabulations for Elections held in 2008," accessed March 20, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Carey, Michael," accessed November 28, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Carey, Michael," accessed November 28, 2014
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Maine House of Representatives District 72 2008–2014 |
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